The Celtics made an offer to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo in the past week. Bill Simmons stated that the proposal came a couple of days before he first mentioned the topic on Thursday. Simmons shared the detail during a conversation with Zach Lowe on Saturday night.

No details emerged on the structure of the offer. Simmons said he does not know which players were included or what assets Boston put forward. Boston has been connected to Antetokounmpo in trade discussions for months, with Jaylen Brown frequently appearing in those conversations.

Boston's willingness to engage shows a shift from earlier assumptions that the team would stay out of the Giannis market. The two-time MVP would give the Celtics an interior creator who finishes through contact at an elite rate and anchors the defense with his length and instincts. That presence would change how Boston deploys its wings and bigs in half-court sets and on the glass.

The fit would center on perimeter spacing to keep defenses from loading up on Antetokounmpo. Jaylen Brown's two-way versatility offers a natural complement. Brown can guard multiple positions and attack closeouts, which would let the frontcourt presence operate with fewer help defenders nearby. Boston already reached the NBA Finals with a core of All-Stars, yet the front office continues to chase upgrades that could tilt a series.

The timing follows the conclusion of the NBA Finals on Saturday night. Any pursuit of Antetokounmpo would test Boston's ability to absorb another max-level salary. The Celtics would need to balance the books without losing the depth that powered their playoff run. Milwaukee's asking price remains a major variable.

Trade discussions around Antetokounmpo are likely to intensify in the coming days. Boston's entry into the market adds another contender to what could become one of the most significant negotiations of the offseason. The Bucks must weigh competing offers against their desire to build around their franchise cornerstone.